Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler (Image via NBA) On Sunday, December 14 at 9:00 PM ET, the Golden State Warriors will travel to Moda Centre to play the Portland Trail Blazers. Portland is 9–16 and on a three-game losing streak, while Golden State is 13–13 and coming off a one-game losing streak. Fortunately, Al Horford is the only player listed on the Golden State Warriors’ (13–13) injury report ahead of their matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers (9–16). Stephen Curry, the standout player for the Warriors, made his much anticipated return on Friday night, but he was unable to lead the team to victory over Minnesota. The veteran did, however, have a fantastic game against the Timberwolves, scoring 39 points in just 32 minutes. However, Jimmy Butler, another legendary Warriors player, is also eligible for the game tonight.
Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler give Golden State Warriors timely boost ahead of key clash with Portland Trail Blazers
Despite his return on Friday, Stephen Curry was unable to help the Golden State Warriors defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves. Curry’s availability is still a concern as the Golden State gets ready to play the Portland Trail Blazers. With seven losses in their last eleven games, the Golden State Warriors haven’t been playing at their best lately. But when they play Portland tonight, they’ll be looking to make that shift. More because Stephen Curry, their starting point guard, is scheduled to participate tonight.Stephen Curry’s injured left thigh only fully recovered its range of motion in the last few days, allowing him to return to the Golden State Warriors practice floor. He is now anticipated to play alongside his younger brother, Seth Curry, for the first time after the Warriors went 3-2 without him.Curry appears to be at his best again after battling a number of problems this season. The four-time NBA champion has missed nine games thus far due to illness and, most recently, a quadriceps ailment. However, Stephen Curry has looked excellent anytime he has been available.The Warriors’ frontcourt depth will be impacted, though, as Al Horford is out due to right sciatic nerve discomfort. Jimmy Butler leads Golden State with 19.3 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, while Stephen Curry leads with 28.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists.However, Warriors swingman Jimmy Butler missed Thursday night’s game against the 76ers due to an MRI on his ailing left knee. In Saturday’s victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, Butler first committed a harsh foul, but he persevered despite the pain. Due to a knee problem, he did not return after halftime of Tuesday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Al Horford’s absence looms large as Jimmy Butler’s knee remains under watch for Golden State Warriors
The Warriors’ frontcourt depth will be impacted, though, as Al Horford is out due to right sciatic nerve discomfort. Jimmy Butler leads Golden State with 19.3 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, while Stephen Curry leads with 28.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists.However, Warriors swingman Jimmy Butler missed Thursday night’s game against the 76ers due to an MRI on his ailing left knee. In Saturday’s victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, Butler first committed a harsh foul, but he persevered despite the pain. Due to a knee problem, he did not return after halftime of Tuesday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Horford has appeared in 13 of the Warriors’ 25 games so far this season, averaging just 5.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.0 blocks a game while shooting 29.8% from three and 32.5% from the field. Also read: When is Stephen Curry returning? Sudden setback puts NBA legend and Golden State Warriors in tight spot